SQL DBA - Azure

Ignite Digital; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Discretionary company bonus

Private medical insurance

6% Company Pension

24/7 GP service

Travel insurance

Job summary

A cloud-first insurance challenger in the UK seeks an experienced SQL DBA to manage their Azure and database estate. Responsibilities include troubleshooting data-related issues, performance tuning, and managing SQL Server Databases. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in SQL Server and Azure technologies, experience in the UK Financial Services Industry, and possess Azure certifications. The role offers hybrid working, a discretionary company bonus, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure data protection features and application architecture.
• Experience of working in the UK Financial Services Industry.
• Ability to co-ordinate triage and resolution of complex production issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot data-related issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
• Perform performance tuning and implement database backups.
• Manage SQL Server Databases and develop databases for MI reporting.
• Create scripts for system integration and monitoring.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines in highly available settings.

Skills

Proficiency in SQL Server

Microsoft Azure cloud technologies

Windows and Linux operating system administration

Microsoft DevOps

PowerShell scripting

Understanding of IP subnetting and Network Security Groups

Knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies

Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence

Education

Azure certifications in specialized areas

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

An experienced SQL DBA is required to join an ambitious cloud first scale up and challenger within the insurance sector to help manage and maintain their modern and complex Azure & Database estate.

The role.

Balancing delivery speed with service reliability, you'll play a crucial role in managing problems, deploying and monitoring services, and establishing software delivery pipelines using the Microsoft Azure platform.

You will also be tasked with the swift resolution of all data-related issues and oversee application databases within the estate.

Day to day, this will include

• Troubleshoot data-related issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
• Perform performance tuning and implement database backups for disaster recovery.
• Manage SQL Server Databases and develop databases for MI reporting.
• Create scripts for system integration, monitoring, and application data analysis.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines in highly available settings.
• Resolve third-line data-related tickets and troubleshoot infrastructure and network issues.
• Design and implement Azure data protection features, overseeing application architecture suitability.
• Manage communication with infrastructure partner teams.
• Create and manage virtual networks with high performance and security levels.
• Continuously improve cloud-based solutions and define best practices for deployment and maintenance while ensuring optimal application performance and uptime.

About you.

To succeed, you will need skills and experiences in the following

• Proficiency in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating system administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps and PowerShell scripting.
• Possession of Azure certifications in specialized areas preferred.
• Expertise in utilizing IaaS and PaaS services, including database services and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA/Confluence).
• Advantageous to have familiarity with domain-driven design principles.

On top of these technical skills, we are looking for an Azure Data and Infrastructure Engineer who

• Can demonstrate skills in identifying and evaluating new opportunities for technology innovation.
• Has experience of working in the UK Financial Services Industry (ideally within Life and Pensions)

Has experience of providing technical leadership on complex integration projects

Is a self-starter with the ability to work with little management supervision.

Has the ability to multi-task, be flexible and deal with interruptions and change.

Is a strong communicator able to foster excellent professional relationships.

Can co-ordinate the triage, identification and resolution of complex production and non-production issues

The benefits.

In exchange for your expertise, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a culture that is driven to make life better. You can expect a range of benefits that include:

• Flexible hybrid working (minimum of 1 day per month in office)
• Discretionary company bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance x4
• 6% Company Pension
• 24/7 GP service
• Travel insurance and much more

Ignite Digital Talent are committed to creating equal opportunities, and welcome job applications from all who are qualified and eligible to working in the UK, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, marital status, or family circumstances.